Graffiti
VNA: MEGGS x LISTER x KID-ZOOM Video
July 26, 2011
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Australian street artists MEGGS, LISTER and KID-ZOOM have teamed up to participate in the making of a wall mural in New York City. While each of them has their own distinct style and draws inspiration from various themes, the project is somehow harmonious and sensibly...
Saber: Plain and Simple Interview
July 26, 2011
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The well-versed and outspoken graffiti artist Saber opened one of his biggest shows to date earlier this summer with "The American Graffiti Artist." Upon his showing, paint makers Montana got together for an interview with the artist that touched more so on his beliefs and...
OffTheWall.TV: Time and Space – Neckface Part 1
July 22, 2011
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In this latest installment of the Time and Space series from OffTheWall.TV, we hear from California graffiti artist Neckface. Operating under a veil of anonymity, the artist is well-known for his recognizable style of drawings as well as his humorous writings. Using...
Shepard Fairey @ West Hollywood Library
July 21, 2011
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As we previously informed you, West Hollywood Library is currently undergoing a deluxe facelift thanks to the work of three supremely talented street artists curated by MOCA: Kenny Scharf, Shepard Fairey and RETNA. Stepping up to bat as the second artist to get to work on...
‘Rudimentary Perfection’ Graffiti Film
July 19, 2011
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The UK's first comprehensive "Graffuturism" exhibition titled Rudimentary Perfection brings together an impressive group of notable international artists linked by their innovative spirit & shared graffiti heritage. Each of these artists has ventured down a unique path,...
RETNA @ The West Hollywood Library
July 19, 2011
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Los Angeles was always a little behind-the-times when it came to cutting-edge and up-and-coming contemporary art. The city's MOCA institution, however, has been out to change that as of late and, so far, is doing an excellent job. New from the museum's "Art in the Streets"...
HECTIC Osaka Installation Video
July 18, 2011
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Japanese brand HECTIC has recently opened a new storefront in Osaka and, in order to celebrate its christening, decided to tag their logo on a wall in the location. Never shy of social media, the brand then videotaped the process, sped it up and cut it into a short, but...
At Home with Banksy by Julia Kim Smith
July 13, 2011
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Baltimore-based artist Julia Kim Smith has dubbed herself "a conceptual artist whose work explores issues of identity, memory, and the artistic, social, and political landscape." Her latest series of photographs, however, is more of a pop culture nod. Featuring the modern...
C.R. Stecyk III “Luxuria” Video
July 7, 2011
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Artist Craig R. Stecyk III digs into an enviable archive to create a montage titled "Luxuria." The short film captures both stills and film that dates all the way back to 1965, with visuals that capture a pioneering time in both skate and surf as well as the lifestyle that...
D*Face Pool Paint Attack
July 6, 2011
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Although attaching spray paint cans to skateboards and using them to decorate a pool may seem like a silly act of vandalism or a rogue prank, the planning, technological work and organization of that exact feat, seen in the video above, took nearly a year to execute....
Only Time Will Tell
July 5, 2011
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It appears as though Los Angeles-based street artist Revok is back in the game again following his recent jail stint. Along with fellow artists Rime, Askew, Score, Deus, Vans, Witnes and Dabs & Myla, Revok was part of a project to paint a wall in downtown LA with the phrase,...
omsk167 Point of View Graffiti
June 30, 2011
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Thanks to small, portable cameras such as the GoPro HD that can be head-mounted, anything can essentially be recorded from the point of view of the user. German graffiti writer shares several videos that show him taking to the streets of graffiti-happy Germany to ply his...
El Mac and Retna: Let the Arts Roam
June 28, 2011
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El Mac and Retna are street artists, born in LA. They use building walls as blank canvases for their imagery, and the duo has collaborated to create murals all over the world. The result is striking imagery that is unique and recognizable as theirs. Wherever they go, they...
Banksy for Tox
June 22, 2011
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"Operation Misfit" was the name of the British Transport Police's attempt at curbing graffiti around the UK, and the dubiously-titled endeavor succeeded in taking down 5 prominent street artists including Tox. As an ode to their upcoming legal struggles, certainly...
Kinect Graffiti™
June 16, 2011
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We've seen an increasing trend of incorporating digital tools in the realm of graffiti and art. Kinect Graffiti™ utilizes Microsoft's Kinect camera to repurpose the technology into a new dynamic graffiti tool. With the tracking abilities of the Kinect, users are able to...
